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Cardonald Campus

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In this exciting and creative course, you’ll develop a broad understanding of the industry and learn many new skills including drawing, design development, garment construction, printed textiles, woven textiles, fashion illustration and fashion forecasting.

This is the only foundation course of its kind in Scotland, delivered in the college's excellent facilities, and taught by a team of experienced professionals who will help you build your creative portfolio and skills.

You'll have the opportunity to work through the design process from research and design development to creating basic garments through step-by-step pattern cutting and garment construction. Alongside this you'll explore fashion illustration and fashion design skills.

You'll also develop skills in textiles through drawing, surface design and fabric manipulation exploring woven, knitted, embroidered and printed textiles.
You'll be based in our studios and workshops and will be taught with the emphasis on learning practical skills.

Entry Requirements

2 subjects at National 4 or 5 from English, Maths and Art and Design.